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Special Delivery Service
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Handbook M-41, TL-4, 03-01-98
Updated With Postal Bulletin Revisions Through April 5, 2001
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Special Delivery Service
71 Timecards
Special delivery messengers use Form 1230, Time Card, and Form 1234,
Utility Card. Other employees use Form 1234, Utility Card. See subchapters
21, 41, and 61.
72 General
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Categories of Special Delivery
All classes of mail may be sent special delivery. Special delivery service may
be combined with other services, such as airmail, registered, COD, etc.
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Rules of Delivery
The basic rules of delivery are the same as for other mail. The primary
difference is in the leaving of notices.
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Who May Deliver
Delivery may be made by special delivery messenger or by any other
employee.
73 Office Work Before Leaving
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Obtain all special delivery mail for your assigned district from the special
delivery section or other designated place.
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Obtain necessary mail keys and attach securely to your belt or clothing.
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If necessary, obtain a carrier satchel for letters, flats, and small articles.
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Arrange letters, flats and small articles in the most efficient order of delivery
and deliver within the prescribed schedule.
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Arrange parcels in delivery sequence as you place them in your vehicle.
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Record leaving time.